{
  "id": 18671605,
  "title": "Virat Kohli Loses Cool At Fans Throwing Bats Onto Field For Autograph During IND vs NZ 2nd ODI | Video",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/virat-kohli-loses-cool-at-fans-throwing-bats-onto-field-for-autograph",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:01:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/virat-kohli-loses-cool-at-fans-throwing-bats-onto-field-for-autograph-during-ind-vs-nz-2nd-odi-video"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Virat Kohli, the Indian cricket captain, was visibly annoyed during the second ODI match between India and New Zealand after fans threw bats onto the field in an attempt to get his autograph. The incident, captured in a video circulating on social media, showed Kohli reacting to the unusual behavior of fans near the boundary line. Kohli can be seen picking up one of the bats lying near the boundary line, appearing unhappy with the fans' actions. The incident quickly gained attention from cricket enthusiasts, with the bats-throwing behavior becoming a talking point on social media. While fans often go to great lengths to get an autograph or photograph with their favorite cricketers, throwing objects onto the playing field can disrupt the match and raise safety concerns. Kohli, known for his massive global fan following, often attracts large crowds at stadiums hoping to catch a glimpse of the batting icon. His popularity was evident during the ongoing India-New Zealand series, with fans eagerly cheering for him. The incident added another talking point to the second ODI, as Kohli's reaction to the bats being thrown onto the field drew attention online.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}